Full-service tree work, climbed by hand.
Kerry Meehan and The Tree Climber LLC handle tree trimming, removal, and storm cleanup across Hampton and the surrounding mountains — including the steep, hard-to-reach lots a bucket truck can't touch.
Free estimates · Licensed & insured · Same-day storm response
Two calls handle most of it — trimming, or taking a tree down.
Beyond the basics, we grind stumps and answer storm calls fast. Every job starts with a real assessment, not a guess from the curb.
Selective pruning for clearance, safety, and long-term tree health — not a hack-back that leaves stubs and invites disease.
Learn moreTree RemovalFull removal of hazard, dead, storm-damaged, or unwanted trees — climbed and rigged by hand when the terrain or access calls for it.
Learn moreStump GrindingA stump left behind after a removal is more than an eyesore — it's a mower hazard, a tripping hazard, and eventually a home for termites. Grinding takes it down below grade so you can reseed, mulch, or landscape right over it.
Learn moreStorm & Emergency ResponseWhen a tree comes down on a roof, a driveway, or a fence line, waiting isn't really an option. Storm and hazard calls jump the line — Kerry answers his own phone and most emergency jobs get a same-day response.
Learn moreBased in Hampton. At home across the mountains.
The Tree Climber works out of Hampton, TN and regularly covers Johnson City, Elizabethton, Roan Mountain, Mountain City, Bristol, Erwin, Jonesborough, and Kingsport — steep lots, riverbanks, and gorge-side properties included.
See the Full Service AreaCommon questions
How fast can you respond to a storm-damaged or fallen tree?
Storm and hazard calls come first. Most of the time we can get someone out the same day, and often within a couple hours if a tree is on a structure, a driveway, or a power line. Call the number above — Kerry answers his own phone.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — The Tree Climber LLC carries liability coverage for every job, and we'll gladly provide proof of insurance before work starts. Ask up front; any tree company working near your home or power lines should be able to show you this.
Do you offer free estimates?
Every quote is free, with no obligation. For most jobs Kerry can give you a solid estimate from photos or a quick visit — for anything complicated (big trees near structures, tight access, storm damage) he'll walk the property with you first.
Tree down, limb overhanging, or just time to trim?
Call and talk to Kerry directly — no call center, no runaround.
Call (423) 440-1785Or send the details online.
A few lines about the tree and your town — Kerry reads every message himself and calls back personally.